Abraham’s Call to Trust | Day 01
Reading: Genesis 12
Faith begins where certainity ends. Have you ever felt frozen? Sometimes, our fear of the unknown holds us back. But if we desire blessings beyond what we have known, we must be willing to step into the unknown.
Faith is an essential part of every believer’s life, but when God challenges us to trust Him with everything we have, it’s easy to let fear and uncertainty to freeze us in place. Abraham’s story shows us how God can use the faith of an ordinary person to do extraordinary things. Abraham lived in Ur, a prosperous city though it was infested with idolatry. Abraham’s life was secure. He had everything he needed. He was successful and happy, but God had plans to bless him beyond what he could ask or think.
When God called him to leave everything familiar for an unknown land, it was not just a daunting physical journey but also a profound act of trust in God’s promise. Abraham demonstrated a faith that transcended human logic. Leaving his homeland and stepping into uncertainty demanded remarkable trust in God’s plan and promises. Even when it appeared that God had delayed or forgotten His promise, Abraham remained steadfast in his faith.
“By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.” (Hebrews 11:8, NKJV)
Abraham trusted God with a faith that transcended human understanding. He believed in a God who would fulfill His Word, even when the evidence wasn’t yet visible or obvious. You may have found yourself at a crossroads—a decision in your career, a shift in a relationship, or even a personal challenge—where the outcome was uncertain. It’s in those times that we need to trust God, leaning not on what we can see or control but on the promises of His unfailing Word. “For what does the scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.’” (Rom 4:3, NKJV)
The kind of faith that moves God isn’t born from perfect people or circumstances, but from anyone who hears, believes, and acts on His Word.
As the scripture says, “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God” (Romans 10:17, NKJV).
Reflection
Ask yourself this question as you meditate on the condition of your faith: What could happen if I let go of my fear and doubt and fully and completely trusted Him?
Trusting God is an act of worship. It acknowledges His sovereignty and goodness over every detail of our lives. As you pray today, ask God for the courage to believe His Word and the strength to act on it. Despite uncertainty and doubt, His promises are true and His plans for you are exceedingly abundantly above all you can ask or think.
Prayer
Father, help me trust You when I can’t see the end result. I surrender my need for control and embrace Your plans for my life. Strengthen my faith so that I can walk boldly where You lead, even when the path ahead is uncertain. I put my trust completely in You.